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2022 2022 Ford Maverick XLT

Magnificence: Small Pickup

Miles pushed: 213

CG Document Card
Room and Convenience	B-
Energy and Efficiency	B+
Are compatible and End	C+
Gasoline Economic system	B-
Worth	A-
Document-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver critiques. All grades are as opposed to different automobiles in the similar magnificence. Worth grade is for explicit trim degree evaluated, and would possibly not replicate Shopper Information’s impressions of all of the style lineup.
Giant & Tall Convenience
Giant Man	B
Tall Man	B
Giant & Tall convenience scores are for entrance seats best. “Giant” ranking according to male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking according to 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specifications	250-horsepower 2.0-liter
Engine Sort	Turbocharged 4
Transmission	8-speed automated
Power Wheels	Entrance-wheel pressure

Actual-world gasoline financial system: 22.0 mpg

Riding combine: 60% town, 40% freeway

EPA-estimated gasoline financial system: 23/30/26 (mpg town/freeway/blended)

Gasoline kind: Common fuel

Base worth: $23,445 (now not together with $1495 vacation spot fee)

Choices on check car: Particular paint ($390), flooring liners ($135), spray-in bedliner ($495), Co-Pilot360 protection suite ($650)

Worth as examined: $26,610

 

Fast Hits

The nice: Area-efficient inside; a variety of cleverly designed cargo-carrying answers; very aggressive base costs

The nice: Excellent energy, blank, no-nonsense styling in and out; simple maneuverability in tight quarters; nimble dealing with for a pickup

The now not so excellent: So-so noticed gasoline financial system, plasticky inside, company journey; suave options or now not, a 4.5-foot shipment mattress can best elevate such a lot

 

CG Says:

For 2022, Ford introduces an all-new pickup truck for 2022 that’s considerably smaller than different “compact” pickups like Chevrolet Colorado, Honda Ridgeline, and Toyota Tacoma. In comparison to different Ford vans, the Maverick is more or less 10 inches shorter general than the Ranger, and 32 inches shorter general than the F-150. Not like the ones and different conventional pickup vans, Maverick is a unibody design that doesn’t have a separate mattress and cab; the Maverick’s 5-passenger, four-door crew-cab frame is built-in seamlessly with the mattress. The usual drivetrain is a hybrid setup that mixes a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder fuel engine with an electrical motor. In combination they produce 191 horsepower, which is channeled thru a CVT automated transmission and front-wheel pressure. Additionally to be had is a non-hybrid 250-horsepower “EcoBoost” 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automated transmission; this mix is obtainable with front-wheel pressure or all-wheel pressure. An not obligatory FX4 bundle for AWD fashions provides off-road-focused equipment akin to all-terrain tires, distinctive suspension tuning, further underbody coverage, and hill descent keep watch over.

The Maverick is to be had in 3 trim ranges: XL, XLT, and Lariat. An inaugural-year First Version bundle for the Lariat comprises distinctive paint and graphics, a cushy tonneau duvet for the mattress, and particular wheels and tires. Payload capability on all fashions is 1500 kilos, with a 2000-pound tow ranking. An not obligatory 4K Tow Bundle for EcoBoost-powered fashions raises the tow ranking to 4000 kilos. The pickup mattress is 4.5 toes lengthy and lines Ford’s FLEXBED machine, which is designed to permit customers to simply customise their load-carrying setup. Usual infotainment options come with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, with to be had FordPass Attach Wi-Fi for as much as 10 gadgets. To be had security features come with the Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of security features, adaptive cruise keep watch over with stop-and-go capacity, and a blind-spot observe with rear cross-traffic alert. The Maverick’s best actual rival for now could be the new-for-2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, which additionally has unibody building, a four-door crew-cab frame, and front-wheel pressure. But even so the Maverick’s strong point, its low base costs, frugal hybrid powertrain, and cutting edge shipment answers will have to make it an interesting selection for patrons who search a flexible hauler in a trim, economical bundle.

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Having examined a Maverick with they hybrid powertrain previous, we had been desperate to spend a while with a turbocharged instance. Most likely counter to expectation, we discovered the hybrid drivetrain to be the smoother of the engine choices, and must recognize the just about just about 40 mpg we noticed with the latter. That mentioned, the “EcoBoost” turbocharged engine supplies numerous sporty and helpful energy, and can no doubt attraction to performance-hungery small-truck consumers.

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What the XLT cabin lacks in top rate fabrics it makes up for with fashionable design and numerous useful garage choices. From the out of doors, the Maverick gifts as a much-more dear car, including to the small pickup’s attraction. For extra at the Maverick pressure enjoy, click on right here.

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We propose going with the super-frgual–and adequately robust–hybrid drivetrain, however utterly perceive why you may want the extra energy of the turbo. That mentioned, we sturdy counsel you check pressure each.

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